Hack's Red Honeysuckle

Shrubby Honeysuckle 'Hack's Red' (Lonicera 'Hack's Red'). Lonicera × brownii 'Hack's Red', known as 'Hack's Red' climbing honeysuckle, is a vigorous ornamental vine prized for its vibrant and long-lasting bloom. This variety produces long, flexible stems that easily twine around trellises, pergolas, and fences, quickly creating a decorative green screen. From early summer to early autumn, the shrub is covered in an abundance of bright orange-red tubular flowers whose elongated shape particularly attracts hummingbirds and numerous pollinators. Its slightly matte bluish-green foliage offers an elegant contrast to the vivid color of the flowers.

To plant 'Hack's Red' shrubby honeysuckle, choose a suitable exposure: full sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is well-drained, tolerates poor soil. Water the root ball before planting and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the soil moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear. Avoid systematic fertilization without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the ground is thawed and easy to work.

Allow for a width of 2 m (6.5 ft) to plan this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 4 m (13 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.